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Meg and her close companion set out to uncover a family secret after hearing an old tale of a buried treasure on a plantation that dates back to the Civil War. Together they piece clues together, test their friendship, and solve the mystery of the missing treasure.
First publish date: 1967
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Holly Beth Walker
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